ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Day & Evening Program

ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Day & Evening Program 1 Canberra Institute of Technology 2018 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program

Contents CIT Year 12 Contacts...3 Principles of Adult Learning...4 Program Overview...4 Classes...4 Attendance and Assessment...4 Courses of Study Biology...5 Business...5 Chemistry...6 English...7 Global Studies...8 History...8 Essential Maths...9 Maths Applications...9 Maths Methods...9 Physical Education...10 Physics...10 Additional Programs ACT Scaling Test (AST) Preparation...11 Community Involvement...11 Student Forum...11 Timetable...12-13 Calendar...14-15 Canberra Institute of Technology 2018 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program 2

CIT YEAR 12 CONTACTS cit.edu.au/year12 year12@cit.edu.au Year 12 Head of Department: 6207 4025 Year 12 Office: 6207 3412 Careers Advisor: 6207 3348 Year 12 Student Support: 6207 4317 Student Counselling: 6207 3290 ASBA/VET Coordinator: 6207 4066 Disability Services: 6207 4929 Cultural Diversity Coordinator: 6207 3335 WELCOME The CIT Year 12 program provides an important pathway for people, who for various reasons wish to gain an ACT Senior Secondary Certificate or improve on their previous results. For many years, this program has allowed students from school age through to mature age the opportunity to gain their ACT Senior Secondary Certificate. Our graduating students have gained university entrance, entered further TAFE studies and obtained employment. College aged students (typically 16-18 years of age) complete the two year certificate. Students who have points from a previous college can transfer to CIT and complete their ACT Senior Secondary Certificate with an ATAR or a vocational qualification. The part time study of specific courses within the CIT Year 12 program has been recommended by the recruitment agencies of the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Defence Force for potential recruits who need to update their English, Mathematics or Science at Year 12 level. More recently, the program has seen an increase in demand for the Vocational ACT Senior Secondary Certificate whereby students include a Certificate II through to diploma as part of their Year 12 package. The program can be undertaken by older students as a one-year intensive course or part-time over two continuous years leading to the award of the an ACT Senior Secondary Certificate and an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) if required. The program is accredited by the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) and is recognised nationally. The program has a block-based timetable to allow students to incorporate their work and family commitments around their studies. Our teachers are highly experienced and are committed to assisting our students to achieve their fullest potential. 3 Canberra Institute of Technology 2018 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program

Principles of Adult Learning CIT is not a school or secondary college. It is an independent adult learning environment where students: take responsibility for their own learning must be motivated must be ready to learn Program overview This program is designed for students who wish to: gain an ACT Senior Secondary Certificate studying Australian Curriculum courses accredited by the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies gain entrance to university (via the ATAR) gain an ACT Senior Secondary Certificate whilst also studying a vocational course at CIT continue vocational study at CIT complete an ACT Senior Secondary Certificate started elsewhere study only specific subjects and receive a BSSS record of achievement develop required knowledge for specific tertiary courses and/or careers improve employment opportunities develop academic and personal skills Classes All classes are held at the Bruce Campus and through the CIT online learning platform, elearn. Class times and room numbers are shown on your timetable. Classes are 3.25 hours long. Attendance and Assessment Regular participation (at least 90%) and satisfactory academic progress are needed to achieve points for each class There is continuous internal assessment in each subject and students will be awarded unit grades each semester. A V grade may be awarded for unsatisfactory attendance and/or completion of less than 70% of assessment work. The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) will be compiled from internal assessment marks, which are then moderated by the ACT Scaling Test (AST). Canberra Institute of Technology 2018 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program 4

COURSES OF STUDY Biology T/A This course will give you a good background in many areas of biology, including human biology, genetics and cell biology. Practical work is used to reinforce the theoretical concepts. Students develop laboratory techniques, observational skills and interpret experimental work. Assessment is based on tests, practical reports, class presentations and research assignments. Units: Biodiversity and Connectedness, Cells and Organisms Business T/A Business is concerned with the essential planning requirements ranging from a small business to the broader roles of management and finance. Topics explored include employment relations, marketing, e-business, ethical practices, sustainability and future business environments. Business case studies are an integral component of the course and are used to develop knowledge, reasoning and interpretation skills and an understanding of personal, business, and government behaviour at local, national and global levels. The content is relevant to students who wish to study at university, CIT, work in a business or wish to start their own business. Units: Changing Business Environment, Relationship Management, Planning for the Current Context, Business Challenges 5 Canberra Institute of Technology 2018 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program

Chemistry T This course provides grounding for students wishing to study chemistry, or related studies, at tertiary level. Chemistry is often called the central science because it affects all aspects of our daily lives and is central to many environmental issues facing the planet. This course will help gain an understanding of those issues and how they can be addressed. No previous knowledge of chemistry is assumed but success in this course will depend on a sound grasp of basic mathematics and students should also enrol in a mathematics course. The course is designed so that theoretical aspects are backed up by practical experiments in which students will develop skills in the collection of scientific data and its interpretation. The CIT has excellent laboratory facilities and equipment. Assessment is continuous and is based on practical laboratory assignments and formal tests on both theory and practical work. Units: Chemistry Fundamentals, Molecules Canberra Institute of Technology 2018 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program 6

ENGLISH Essential English A The study of English is central to effective social and vocational participation in a culturally diverse and complex world. Essential English develops students ability to interpret and engage with their world from a variety of perspectives and promotes cultural understanding. It aims to improve the core skills areas of English expression and communication. English T This course develops reading and report and essay writing skills through analysis of themes- such as identity, social issues and 21st century challenges. Students also develop skills and confidence in oral presentations and group discussion, academic and workplace skills such as note-taking, summary writing and research techniques. Assessment is based on research assignments, in-class exercises, essays and oral presentations. Units: Communication of Meaning, Representations Through Texts, Comparative Texts, Perspectives Literature T This course focuses on language and literature. Students interpret and analyse a diverse range of texts and examine the way in which language works within them to create meaning. Students apply critical analysis to texts in both historical and cultural contexts, explore language forms and investigate the relationship between language and meaning. The study of literature fosters critical thinking, imagination, creativity and independent thought. These skills are used to analyse problems, experiment with possible approaches and solutions and synthesise findings. Units: Ways of Reading and Creating, Intertextuality, Power of Literature, Literary Interpretations 7 Canberra Institute of Technology 2018 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program

Global Studies T/A This course offers students the opportunity to gain perspectives, appreciate social and cultural complexity, respect differences and act in informed and ethical ways. Through the study of Global Studies, students see how specific disciplines contribute to broader understandings and integrate knowledge and strategies into both their current experience and future working and personal lives. Students learn to make sense of the world they live in and to exercise judgment and responsibility as participants in that world. Units: Australia in the World, The Big Picture, Cultural Identity in Asia, Peace and Conflict, Australia: Democracy and Relations. History T/A The study of History allows students to place themselves in a range of cultural and intellectual contexts. It allows students to satisfy their natural curiosity about the diversity of human experiences through time. Through this study, students gain perspectives and understandings that encourage them to value diversity and develop empathetic understanding of others. The study of History provides a way of exploring the intersections between ideas, experiences, literature and cultures that assist in explaining the human condition. Students become critically aware and learn to locate themselves within a broad perspective. Units: Investigating the Ancient World, Ancient Societies, People Power and Authority, Reconstruct the Ancient World, Understanding the Modern World, Change in the 20th Century, Modern Nations, The Modern World Since 1945. Canberra Institute of Technology 2018 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program 8

MATHEMATICS Essential Maths A Essential Mathematics focuses on enabling students to use mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions in their daily lives. Essential Mathematics provides students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts, in a range of workplace, personal, further learning and community settings. This subject offers students the opportunity to prepare for post-school options of employment and further training. Maths Applications T Mathematical Applications is designed for those students who want to extend their mathematical skills beyond Year 10 level but whose future studies or employment pathways do not require knowledge of calculus. The subject is designed for students who have a wide range of educational and employment aspirations, including continuing their studies at university or TAFE. Maths Methods T The major themes of Mathematical Methods are calculus and statistics. They include as necessary prerequisites studies of algebra, functions and their graphs, and probability. They are developed systematically, with increasing levels of sophistication and complexity. This subject provides a foundation for further studies in disciplines in which mathematics and statistics have important roles. It is also advantageous for further studies in the health and social sciences. Mathematical Methods is designed for students whose future pathways may involve mathematics and statistics and their applications in a range of disciplines at the tertiary level. 9 Canberra Institute of Technology 2018 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program

Physical Education A This course involves students learning about physical, recreational or sporting activities. It engages students in developing active, balanced and healthy lifestyles using a comprehensive body of specific knowledge, principles and concepts. Participation in a wide range of activities provides opportunities to develop, practise and apply appropriate skills and knowledge in varied and challenging environments. Physical Education provides essential skills and knowledge, which will assist students in gaining access to vocational opportunities and further study in the areas of sport, human movement, leisure and recreation. Units: Fitness, Team Sports, Recreational Sports, Sports Competitions, Individual Sports. Physics T The study of Physics encourages and enables students to develop complex and sophisticated understanding of the universe through observation, questioning, experimentation, discussion, critical analysis and creative thinking. Physics is often described as the fundamental science, as its theories describe the behaviour of the smallest building blocks of matter, light, the Universe, and everything in between. This course provides the foundations for understanding such theories. Physics T is a prerequisite for all engineering degree courses and TAFE/CIT Engineering Diploma courses. It is also a very useful subject for anyone thinking of pursuing a career in a science-related area. Units: Linear Motion and Waves, Thermal, Nuclear and Electrical Canberra Institute of Technology 2018 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program 10

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS ACT Scaling Test (AST) Preparation All students who are enrolled in Year 12 and who wish to gain an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank must sit the ACT Scaling Test (AST). To prepare for these external exams, there will be weekly online activities and resources on elearn in terms 2 and 3. Critical thinking skills for the three AST style tasks will be developed in all tertiary classes and will also improve your performance in class assessment. The Queensland Core Skills Test and the trial AST will prepare you for formal exams and provide information on your strengths and the areas you need to improve. Community Involvement Student leadership group Community vegetable garden Carer s support group Work Experience Drumbeats Art workshops Student Common room with all day fast club Student Forum Pastoral Care Program Forum groups provide all students with support and assistance to ensure they complete their course. We have guest speakers on a regular basis throughout the year on topics such as work experience, health and lifestyle issues, careers, university and CIT pathways. You will explore issues such as: Rights and responsibilities Building Resilience Study skills and Brain Gym Stress and time management Conflict resolution Goal setting and pathway planning Health promotion Positive psychology Job seeking skills Canberra Institute of Technology 2018 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program 11

YEAR 12 TIMETABLE T = tertiary level courses which count towards an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) A = accredited courses which count towards the ACT Senior Secondary Certificate MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Start 9.30-1.00 Literature T Units 1&2 Session One & Forum English T Units 1&2 Forum Session One EALD T/A (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) Units 1&2 & Forum Session One Essential Maths Unit 2 finishes 12.45 Start 9.30 Essential English Unit 2 & Forum 9.30am - 1pm Chemistry T Unit 1 9.30-12.45 Big Picture Start 9.30-1.00 Literature T Units 1&2 Session Two English T Units 1&2 Session Two EALD Units 1&2 T/A Session Two Big Picture BREAK 1-2PM BREAK 1-2PM BREAK 1-2PM 2.00-5.15 15 min Maths Applications T Units 1&2 Session One Maths Methods T Units 1&2 Session One Essential English Unit 1 & Forum finishes 5.30pm 2.00-5.15 15 min Global Studies T/A Session One Biology T/A 2.00-5.15 15 min Essential Maths Unit 1 AST Meetings and Preparation 2-4pm. See meeting schedule for dates BREAK BREAK BREAK EVENING Flexible Maths Applications Unit 1 + 1.25 hour elearn tutorial Flexible Math Methods Unit 1 + 1.25 hour elearn tutorial EVENING Flexible History T/A 5-6pm class +2.25 hour elearn tutorial Flexible Psychology T/A 6-8pm +1.25 hour elearn tutorial Physics T 6-9.15pm EVENING Flexible Big Picture 5-6pm class 12 Canberra Institute of Technology 2018 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program

THURSDAY FRIDAY Start 9.30 Maths Applications T Units 1&2 Session Two Maths Methods T Units 1&2 Session Two History T/A Start 9.30-1.00 Big Picture BREAK 12.45-1.45PM 1.45-5.00 Physical Education A Global Studies T/A Session Two BREAK EVENING Business T/A 5-6pm class + 2.25 hour elearn tutorial English T Unit 1 & Forum 6-8pm + 1.25 hour elearn tutorial Essential English Unit 1 & Forum 6-9.15pm Registered Units Art Workshop Drumbeats Community Garden Student Leadership Group See notice board outside F20 Flexible Courses online or face to face class + elearn tutorial Big Picture Business A/T Essential Maths Unit 1 (online) Essential English Unit 1 History T/A Maths Apps Unit 1 Maths Methods Unit 1 VET Courses For information about vocational courses see the ASBA/VET Coordinator in room F18 or F20 or the CIT website: cit.edu.au/courses 13 Canberra Institute of Technology 2018 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program

STUDENTS CALENDAR YEAR 12 SEMESTER 1, 2018 Teaching weeks MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 Term 1 February 12 Student Orientation Feb 13 Feb 14 AST meeting 2 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 21 QLD Core Skills Test Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 22 Feb 23 3 Feb 26 Feb 27 Feb 28 Mar 1 Mar 2 4 Mar 5 Mar 6 Moderation Day 5 Mar 12 Canberra Day Mar 7 Mar 8 Mar 9 Mar 13 Mar 14 Mar 15 Mar 16 6 Mar 19 Mar 20 Mar 21 Mar 22 Mar 23 7 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar 28 Mar 29 AST Special Case Applications 8 Apr 2 Easter Monday Mar 30 Good Friday Apr 3 Apr 4 Apr 5 Apr 6 9 Apr 9 Apr 10 Apr 11 Apr 12 Apr 13 School Hols Term 2 10 - School Hols Term 2 Apr 16 Apr 23 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 18 Apr 25 Anzac Day Apr 19 Apr 26 Apr 20 Apr 27 11 Apr 30 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4 12 May 7 May 8 May 9 May 10 May 11 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18 14 May 21 May 22 May 23 May 24 May 25 15 May 28 Reconciliation Day May 29 May 30 May 31 June 1 16 June 4 June 5 June 6 June 7 June 8 17 June 11 Queen s Birthday 18 June 18 June 12 June 13 June 14 Special consideration June 19 June 20 June 21 June 15 - Last day for late assessment June 22 19 June 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 20 July 2 July 3 July 4 July 5 July 6 HOLIDAYS W1 July 9 July 10 July 11 July 12 July 13 HOLIDAYS W2 July 16 July 17 July 18 July 19 July 20 Canberra Institute of Technology 2018 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program 14

STUDENTS CALENDAR YEAR 12 SEMESTER 2, 2018 Teaching wks MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 Term 3 July 23 - Student Orientation July 24 July 25 July 26 July 27 2 July 30 July 31 Aug 1 Aug 2 Aug 3 3 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 8 AST Trial 2 Aug 9 Moderation Day - Online study/ AST trial Aug 10 4 Aug 13 Aug 14 Aug 15 Aug 16 Aug 17 5 Aug 20 Aug 21 Aug 22 Aug 23 Aug 24 6 Aug 27 Aug 28 Aug 29 Aug 30 Aug 31 7 Sept 3 Sept 4 ACT Scaling Test (AST) Sept 5 ACT Scaling Test (AST) Sept 6 Sept 7 8 Sept 10 Sept 11 Sept 12 Sept 13 Sept 14 9 Sept 17 Sept 18 Sept 19 Sept 20 Sept 21 10 Sept 24 Sept 25 Sept 26 Sept 27 Sept 28 School Hols W1 11 - School Hols W2 Oct 1 Labour Day Oct 8 Oct 2 Oct 9 12 Oct 15 Oct 16 AST 2nd Sitting Oct 3 Oct 10 Oct 17 AST 2nd Sitting Oct 4 Oct 11 Oct 5 Oct 12 Oct 18 Oct 19 13 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 14 Oct 29 Oct 30 Oct 31 Nov 1 Nov 2 15 Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov 7 Nov 8 Nov 9 16 Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 14 Nov 15 - Special Considerations 17 Nov 19 Nov 20 Nov 21 Nov 22 Nov 16 - Last day for late assessment Nov 23 18 Nov 26 Nov 27 Nov 28 Nov 29 Nov 30 - BSSS Results up by 12pm 19 Dec 3 - Check results - appeals close 4pm 20 Dec 10 Dec 11 Dec 12 Graduation TBC 21 Dec 17 Dec 18 - BSSS Recognition of Excellence 11am Dec 4 Dec 5 Dec 6 Dec 7 Dec 13 Dec 14 Canberra Institute of Technology 2018 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program 15

CIT Year 12 Office (02) 6207 3412 cit.edu.au/year12 year12@cit.edu.au CIT Student Services (02) 6207 3188 infoline@cit.edu.au CRICOS No. 00001K RTO Code 0101 - APRIL 17-170354 16 Canberra Institute of Technology 2018 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program